Jul 14 2026
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Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Lou Lou Food & Drink
Time20m
Serves4

Served with warm pita and fresh vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chickpeas

    Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water and drain well.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, cumin, and salt.

  3. 3

    Process Until Smooth

    Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water as needed.

  4. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top.

Serving Preparation

  1. 6

    Warm Pita

    Lightly warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet until soft.

  2. 7

    Prepare Vegetables

    Wash and cut the fresh vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces.

  3. 8

    Arrange for Serving

    Serve the hummus with warm pita and fresh vegetable sticks on a platter.

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